Course Title: Dispense optical appliances

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2016

Course Code: OPSC5061C

Course Title: Dispense optical appliances

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4375 - Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing

Course Contact : Jade Cusworth, Timothy Haigh

Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 8382 / 03 9925 4846

Course Contact Email:jade.cusworth@rmit.edu.au / timothy.haigh@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this unit.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine client optical needs from prescriptions, and provide detailed technical advice on appliances.
This unit applies to optical dispensers who work according to prescriptions provided by optometrists or ophthalmologists.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTOPD002 Dispense optical appliances
Element:	1. Confirm appliance selection
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Check appliance selection against prescription details or customer record 1.2 Confirm selection with client 1.3 Gain consent from client for fitting where applicable
Element:	2. Fit optical appliances
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Organise required fitting equipment and materials 2.2 Correctly interpret technical aspects of customer requirements from records 2.3 Follow standard fitting procedures and take account of special client needs 2.4 Adjust frames to client to optimise visual performance 2.5 Ensure optical appliances meet hygiene standards 2.6 Give the client the opportunity to voice concerns in relation to optical appliance and make appropriate response
Element:	4. Finalise dispensing process
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Complete financial transactions in accordance with relevant policies and procedures 4.2 Follow correct procedures for client rebates 4.3 Complete and store records in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements 4.4 Offer follow up services in accordance with organisation procedures
Element:	3. Instruct client on wear and care
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Provide client with details about how to wear the appliance 3.2 Offer information about appliance care routines

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:

• Face to face and or online lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL), during simulations and classroom based learning
• Observations of performance in the workplace and industry placement or simulated environment will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussion and activities support you to collaborate with other students in your course and debate and debate and discuss ideas
• Self directed study time to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning, students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform

Teaching Schedule

Full Time students:

<font size="3">HLTOPD001 - Provide advice on optical appliances & HLTOPD002 - Dispense optical appliances: topics by dates<o:p></o:p></font>
<font size="3">Week #<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">Week Beginning<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">Tuesday AM<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">Wednesday <o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">Thursday AM<o:p></o:p></font>
<font size="3">8<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">15/02<o:p></o:p></font>	1<o:p></o:p> 1. Determine client optical needs<o:p></o:p> 1.1 Access and correctly interpret prescription or customer record <o:p></o:p> 1.2 Determine style and performance requirements in consultation with the client <o:p></o:p> 1.3 Take and record accurate client measurements <o:p></o:p> 1.4 Identify particular challenges or special needs of the client in relation to product options<o:p></o:p> 1.5 Identify opportunities to suggest new or innovative products <o:p></o:p> 1.6 Select products that meet client optical needs<o:p></o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	2<o:p></o:p> 2. Provide appliance information to client<o:p></o:p> · 2.1 Provide accurate and current style and performance details about available appliance options <o:p></o:p> · 2.2 Explain how the optical appliance will meet visual, functional and cosmetic needs<o:p></o:p> · 2.3 Provide accurate details of product costs<o:p></o:p> · 2.4 Involve the client in the decision making process and provide opportunities to ask questions and discuss concerns<o:p></o:p> · 2.5 Record advice provided according to organisation requirements<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>
<font size="3">9<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">22/02<o:p></o:p></font>	3<o:p></o:p> · industry context for provision of advice on optical appliances, including:<o:p></o:p> · industry structure and profile<o:p></o:p> · interrelationships between different parts of the industry<o:p></o:p> · modes of optical practice<o:p></o:p> · how dispensaries and laboratories operate<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	4<o:p></o:p> · terminology used to describe optical appliances, their features and use<o:p></o:p> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p>
<font size="3">10<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">29/02<o:p></o:p></font>	5<o:p></o:p> · legal and ethical considerations for providing optical advice to clients:<o:p></o:p> · duty of care <o:p></o:p> · informed consent <o:p></o:p> · privacy, confidentiality and disclosure<o:p></o:p> · records management <o:p></o:p> · work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations of different industry roles<o:p></o:p> · work health and safety<o:p></o:p> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	6<o:p></o:p> · needs of different client groups<o:p></o:p> · children and youth<o:p></o:p> · adults of both genders<o:p></o:p> · older people<o:p></o:p> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p>
<font size="3">11<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">07/03<o:p></o:p></font>	7<o:p></o:p> · measuring techniques and requirements<o:p></o:p> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	8<o:p></o:p> · ways to assist clients select the most appropriate optical appliance, including:<o:p></o:p> · how to assess the clients needs and interpret the requirements of different types of prescription<o:p></o:p> · the principles of cosmetics and fashion to spectacle selection<o:p></o:p> · the important parameters of lifestyle and image in the selection of spectacles<o:p></o:p> · how to select suitable frames for clients and their prescription<o:p></o:p> · how to select a suitable lens and lens treatment for the client<o:p></o:p> · the inter-pupillary distance and multifocal fitting heights<o:p></o:p> · basic facial fitting and adjustment of spectacle frames and mounts<o:p></o:p> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p>
<font size="3">12<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">14/03<o:p></o:p></font>	9<o:p></o:p> · concepts and principles behind the design of spectacle lenses including:<o:p></o:p> · different categories of lenses and frames<o:p></o:p> · examples of current lens designs<o:p></o:p> · how lens aberrations can be corrected or reduced<o:p></o:p> · how to determine and specify appropriate lens design<o:p></o:p> · the design and performance of spectacle lenses<o:p></o:p> · the function of aspheric lens designs<o:p></o:p> · the six main types of aberrations which are encountered in specific lenses<o:p></o:p> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	10<o:p></o:p> · types of spectacle frames and their performance characteristics<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>
<font size="3">13<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">21/03<o:p></o:p></font>	11<o:p></o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	Mid Semester Break 24 - 31 March<o:p></o:p>
<font size="3">14<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">28/03<o:p></o:p></font>	Mid Semester Break 24-31 March<o:p></o:p>
<font size="3">15<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">04/04<o:p></o:p></font>	12<o:p></o:p> · legal and ethical considerations for dispensing optical advice to clients:<o:p></o:p> · duty of care <o:p></o:p> · informed consent <o:p></o:p> · privacy, confidentiality and disclosure<o:p></o:p> · records management <o:p></o:p> · work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations<o:p></o:p> · work health and safety<o:p></o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	13<o:p></o:p> · how to interpret and transpose an optical prescription<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>
<font size="3">16<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">11/04<o:p></o:p></font>	14<o:p></o:p> · anatomy and physiology of the eyes, including:<o:p></o:p> · common disorders of the eye<o:p></o:p> · structure of the human eye and its physiological functioning<o:p></o:p> · the procedures involved in cataract extraction with intra-ocular lenses, including multifocal and toric IOL and factors that may influence the dispensing process implant and refractive surgery<o:p></o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	15<o:p></o:p> · basic theory of light, including: <o:p></o:p> · basic calculation of angles of incidence, refraction, deviation and critical angles<o:p></o:p> · how light is propagated and how commonly observed effects may occur<o:p></o:p> · various light-induced phenomena<o:p></o:p> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p>
<font size="3">17<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">18/04<o:p></o:p></font>	16<o:p></o:p> · ophthalmic prism, including:<o:p></o:p> · effects of ophthalmic prism upon the eyes, and the need for ophthalmic prism in prescriptions<o:p></o:p> · solving by both calculation and graphical methods, a variety of prism problems<o:p></o:p> · the relationship between lens power, decentration and prism<o:p></o:p> · the use of a tangent scale to measure ophthalmic prism<o:p></o:p> · effect produced by varying the index, diameter, prismatic specifications, or form of a lens<o:p></o:p> · the processes and assessment of vision, colour vision and perception<o:p></o:p> · optical calculations and measurements, including measurements to determine the inter-pupillary distance and fitting heights for all lenses<o:p></o:p> · effects produced by varying the index, diameter, prismatic specifications and form of a lens<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	17<o:p></o:p> · features of spherical lenses and their suitability for different customers, including: <o:p></o:p> · concepts of vergence and their use in optical calculations<o:p></o:p> · how to construct diagrams to illustrate image formation using simple ray-tracing techniques<o:p></o:p> · refractive effects of a lens as the sum of its 2 surface powers refractive properties of spherical lens surfaces<o:p></o:p>
<font size="3">18<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">25/04<o:p></o:p></font>	18<o:p></o:p> · features of astigmatic lenses and their suitability for different customers, including: <o:p></o:p> · how to perform calculations related to the application of astigmatic lenses in optical prescriptions<o:p></o:p> · formulae required to calculate the centre and edge thickness of spherical and astigmatic lenses<o:p></o:p> · nature of astigmatism<o:p></o:p> · the difference between cylindrical and sphero-cylindrical for astigmatic conditions<o:p></o:p> · various forms of astigmatic lenses<o:p></o:p> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	19<o:p></o:p> · features of contact lenses and their suitability for different customers, including: <o:p></o:p> · acceptable hygiene standards<o:p></o:p> · examples of causes of wearing problems and lens hygiene and the correct procedures for lens maintenance<o:p></o:p> · relevant Quality Assurance Standards<o:p></o:p> · the correct methods of contact lens handling, insertion and removal<o:p></o:p> · the parameters of contact lenses from prescription data supplied<o:p></o:p> · how lenses are manufactured<o:p></o:p> · features and options for multifocal and progressive lenses<o:p></o:p> · <o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p>
<font size="3">19<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">02/05<o:p></o:p></font>	20<o:p></o:p> · commonly occurring problems and potential solutions in a dispensing situation <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	21<o:p></o:p> · requirements of dispensing spectacles to clients with special or complex needs, including: <o:p></o:p> · commonly occurring problems in a dispensing situation and possible solutions<o:p></o:p> · the appropriate action to be taken according to prescription requirements and the special needs of the client visual screening<o:p></o:p>
<font size="3">20<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">09/05<o:p></o:p></font>	22<o:p></o:p> · how to determine criteria influencing dispensing procedures necessary for aspheric lenses<o:p></o:p> <o:p><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	23<o:p></o:p> · referral protocol and procedures<o:p></o:p>
<font size="3">21<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">16/05<o:p></o:p></font>	24<o:p></o:p> · health fund and rebate requirements<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	25<o:p></o:p> 1. Confirm appliance selection <o:p></o:p> 1.1 Check appliance selection against prescription details or customer record<o:p></o:p> 1.2 Confirm selection with client <o:p></o:p> 1.3 Gain consent from client for fitting where applicable<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>
<font size="3">22<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">23/05<o:p></o:p></font>	26<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> 2. Fit optical appliances<o:p></o:p> 2.1 Organise required fitting equipment and materials<o:p></o:p> 2.2 Correctly interpret technical aspects of customer requirements from records<o:p></o:p> 2.3 Follow standard fitting procedures and take account of special client needs<o:p></o:p> 2.4 Adjust frames to client to optimise visual performance<o:p></o:p> 2.5 Ensure optical appliances meet hygiene standards<o:p></o:p> 2.6 Give the client the opportunity to voice concerns in relation to optical appliance and make appropriate response<o:p></o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	27<o:p></o:p> 3. Instruct client on wear and care<o:p></o:p> 3.1 Provide client with details about how to wear the appliance<o:p></o:p> 3.2 Offer information about appliance care routines<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>
<font size="3">23<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">30/05<o:p></o:p></font>	Work Placements<o:p></o:p>
<font size="3">24<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">06/06<o:p></o:p></font>	Work Placements<o:p></o:p>
<font size="3">25<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">13/06<o:p></o:p></font>	28<o:p></o:p> 4. Finalise dispensing process<o:p></o:p> 4.1 Complete financial transactions in accordance with relevant policies and procedures<o:p></o:p> 4.2 Follow correct procedures for client rebates <o:p></o:p> 4.3 Complete and store records in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements<o:p></o:p> 4.4 Offer follow up services in accordance with organisation procedures<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>	<o:p> </o:p>	29 <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p>
<font size="3">26<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">20/06<o:p></o:p></font>	Semester Break - 2 weeks commencing 20 June 2016<o:p></o:p>
<font size="3">27<o:p></o:p></font>	<font size="3">27/06<o:p></o:p></font>
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<o:p>Cluster 1 (5 days) week beginning 07.03.2016</o:p>

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<o:p>Cluster 2 (5 days) week beginning 16.05.2016</o:p>

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<o:p>Specsavers:</o:p>

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<o:p>Students will be advised by Specsavers regarding Block dates</o:p>

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Practical Optical Dispensing by David Wilson
System for Ophthalmic Dispensing by C Brooks & I Borish
(Online resource available through Blackboard)
PowerPoint Summary
Additional learning materials available through Learning Hub
RMIT Library (www.rmit.edu.au/library)

Students should also make note of the Student Services and Study and Learning Centre that are available to all enrolled students (www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre)

Overview of Assessment

You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• Oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and/or audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as a supervised student clinic or at a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activity.

Competency based training requires you to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.

All Assessment tasks should be performed or submitted by their due dates.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):
• you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Or:
• you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to submit the assessment task more than 7 days after the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.

You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/. All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.

Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment

Credit transfer and RPL
Credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses. Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience. Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy

ASSESSMENT METHODS/TYPES OF EVIDENCE:<o:p></o:p>

<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Interview/ Verbal Questioning<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Self-Reflections<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Assignment/ Project<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Case Study or Role Play<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Third Party Verification<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Research or Report<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Portfolio of Evidence<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> Written Tasks<o:p></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>

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Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

Research or Report<o:p></o:p>

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Written Tasks<o:p></o:p>

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<h3 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-add-space: auto;">NATIONAL UNIT CODE : HLTOPD002<o:p></o:p></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-add-space: auto;">NATIONAL UNIT NAME : Dispense optical appliances<o:p></o:p></h3>

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1. Confirm appliance selection <o:p></o:p>

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1.1 Check appliance selection against prescription details or customer record <o:p></o:p>

1.1 <o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

1.2 Confirm selection with client <o:p></o:p>

1.2 <o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

1.3 1.3 Gain consent from client for fitting where applicable <o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

2. Fit optical appliances <o:p></o:p>

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2.1 Organise required fitting equipment and materials <o:p></o:p>

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Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

2.2 Correctly interpret technical aspects of customer requirements from records <o:p></o:p>

2.2. <o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

2.3 Follow standard fitting procedures and take account of special client needs <o:p></o:p>

2.3. <o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

2.4 Adjust frames to client to optimise visual performance <o:p></o:p>

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Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

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Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

2.5 Ensure optical appliances meet hygiene standards <o:p></o:p>

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Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

2.6 Give the client the opportunity to voice concerns in relation to optical appliance and make appropriate response <o:p></o:p>

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Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

3. Instruct client on wear and care<o:p></o:p>

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3.1 Provide client with details about how to wear the appliance <o:p></o:p>

3.1 <o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

3.2 Offer information about appliance care routines <o:p></o:p>

3.2 <o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

4. Finalise dispensing process <o:p></o:p>

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4.1 Complete financial transactions in accordance with relevant policies and procedures <o:p></o:p>

4.1 <o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

4.2 Follow correct procedures for client rebates <o:p></o:p>

4.2 <o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

4.3 Complete and store records in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements <o:p></o:p>

4.3 <o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

4.4 Offer follow up services in accordance with organization procedures<o:p></o:p>

4.4 <o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

Critical aspects of performance <o:p></o:p>

1. Use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including: <o:p></o:p>

 back vertex distance (BVD) gauge or rule <o:p></o:p>

 frame adjusting tools <o:p></o:p>

 opticians lens measure <o:p></o:p>

 thickness callipers <o:p></o:p>

 parallel rule or equivalent <o:p></o:p>

 millimetre rule or pupillary distance (PD) rule <o:p></o:p>

 pupillometer <o:p></o:p>

 spectacle frames <o:p></o:p>

 spectacle lenses <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

<o:p></o:p>

2. Modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to the general public <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

Performance Evidence <o:p></o:p>

 performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 100 hours of direct client contact work <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

dispensed optical appliances to at least 5 different clients <o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

Knowledge Evidence<o:p></o:p>

 Legal and ethical considerations for dispensing optical advice to clients: <o:p></o:p>

 duty of care <o:p></o:p>

 informed consent <o:p></o:p>

 privacy, confidentiality and disclosure <o:p></o:p>

 records management <o:p></o:p>

 work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations <o:p></o:p>

 work health and safety <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

 How to interpret and transpose an optical prescription <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Anatomy and physiology of the eyes, including: <o:p></o:p>

 common disorders of the eye <o:p></o:p>

 structure of the human eye and its physiological functioning <o:p></o:p>

 the procedures involved in cataract extraction with intra-ocular lenses, including multifocal and toric IOL and factors that may influence the dispensing process <o:p></o:p>

 implant and refractive surgery <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

 Basic theory of light, including: <o:p></o:p>

 basic calculation of angles of incidence, refraction, deviation and critical angles <o:p></o:p>

 how light is propagated and how commonly observed effects may occur <o:p></o:p>

 various light-induced phenomena <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

Ophthalmic prism, including: <o:p></o:p>

 effects of ophthalmic prism upon the eyes, and the need for ophthalmic prism in prescriptions <o:p></o:p>

 solving by both calculation and graphical methods, a variety of prism problems <o:p></o:p>

 the relationship between lens power, decentration and prism <o:p></o:p>

 the use of a tangent scale to measure ophthalmic prism <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

 Effect produced by varying the index, diameter, prismatic specifications, or form of a lens <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

 The processes and assessment of vision, colour vision and perception <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

 Optical calculations and measurements, including measurements to determine the inter-pupillary distance and fitting heights for all lenses <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

 Features of spherical lenses and their suitability for different customers, including: <o:p></o:p>

 concepts of vergence and their use in optical calculations <o:p></o:p>

 how to construct diagrams to illustrate image formation using simple ray-tracing techniques <o:p></o:p>

 refractive effects of a lens as the sum of its 2 surface powers <o:p></o:p>

 refractive properties of spherical lens surfaces <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

 Features of astigmatic lenses and their suitability for different customers, including: <o:p></o:p>

 how to perform calculations related to the application of astigmatic lenses in optical prescriptions <o:p></o:p>

 formulae required to calculate the centre and edge thickness of spherical and astigmatic lenses <o:p></o:p>

 nature of astigmatism <o:p></o:p>

 the difference between cylindrical and sphero-cylindrical for astigmatic conditions <o:p></o:p>

 various forms of astigmatic lenses <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Features of contact lenses and their suitability for different customers, including: <o:p></o:p>

 acceptable hygiene standards <o:p></o:p>

 examples of causes of wearing problems and lens hygiene and the correct procedures for lens maintenance <o:p></o:p>

 relevant Quality Assurance Standards <o:p></o:p>

 the correct methods of contact lens handling, insertion and removal <o:p></o:p>

 the parameters of contact lenses from prescription data supplied <o:p></o:p>

 how lenses are manufactured <o:p></o:p>

 features and options for multifocal and progressive lenses <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

 Commonly occurring problems and potential solutions in a dispensing situation <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

 Requirements of dispensing spectacles to clients with special or complex needs, including: <o:p></o:p>

 commonly occurring problems in a dispensing situation and possible solutions <o:p></o:p>

 the appropriate action to be taken according to prescription requirements and the special needs of the client <o:p></o:p>

 visual screening <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

 How to determine criteria influencing dispensing procedures necessary for aspheric lenses <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

 Referral protocol and procedures <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

 Health fund and rebate requirements <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

Foundation Skills<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Core Skills from the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)<o:p></o:p>

· Reading<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

· Writing<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

· Oral Communication<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

· Numeracy<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

· Learning<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

Employability Skills from the Core Skills for Work Framework (CFW) <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

1. Navigate the world of work<o:p></o:p>

1a. Manage career and work life<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

1b. Work with roles, rights and protocols <o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

2. Interact with others<o:p></o:p>

2a. Communicate for work<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

2b. Connect and work with others<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

2c. Recognise and utilize diverse perspectives<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

3. Get the work done<o:p></o:p>

3a. Plan and organise<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

3b. Make decisions<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

3c. Identify and solve problems<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

3d. Create and innovate<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

3e. Work in a digital world<o:p></o:p>

Evidence log/<o:p></o:p>

Written tasks<o:p></o:p>

Assignment/Project & Workplace Performance<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Assessment Tasks

1. Written Tasks: these will be in the form of -

Dispensing Online assessments - (Spherical and Astigmatic lenses, Lens design and thickness, Prism, Contact lenses, Multifocal and progressive lenses, Visual physiology and Light).
Dispensing Case studies.
Dispensing assignment.

2. Evidence log: a collection of evidence activities to prove competence, knowledge and skill in a variety of elements and performance criteria across a range of units.

Full time Due Dates: Written tasks due by 17/06/16. Evidence log activities relating to pre-placement due by 26/05/16, activities relating to Semester 1 units by 14/06/16 and activities relating to Semester 2 units by 18/10/16.

Trainees Due Dates: Written tasks and Evidence log are all due by 01/02/17

Specsavers Due Dates:

6 month group
Dispensing online assessments:

Light - 06/03/16
Spherical and astigmatic lenses - 03/04/16
Visual physiology - 24/04/16
Lens design and thickness - 22/05/16
Prism - 12/06/16
Multifocal and progressive lenses - 30/06/16
Contact lenses - 17/07/16

Dispensing assignment - 29/05/16

Dispensing case studies - Session 5

Evidence log - 07/08/16

12 month group
Dispensing online assessments:

Light - 06/03/16
Spherical and astigmatic lenses - 31/07/16
Visual physiology - 01/05/16
Lens design and thickness - 31/07/16
Prism - 07/08/16
Multifocal and progressive lenses - 31/10/16
Contact lenses - 04/12/16

Disnensing assignment - 06/11/16

Dispensing case studies - Session 5

Evidence log - 18/12/16

Please note that you will need to demonstrate competency in all assessment tasks in order to achieve competency for this unit.

Assessment Matrix

Course Overview: Access Course Overview

Course Title: Dispense optical appliances

Part B: Course Detail

Index

Explore

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Learning support

Services and facilities

Work and study opportunities

Library

Explore

My employment

Services and tools

Teaching and student resources

Research support

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